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We place a lot of emphasis on self-initiative in achieving success. However, trying to forcefully attain the results you want in life leads to further isolation and suffering. 

Marshall McCluhan once said that "the message is the medium." How much does the way we  interface with each other online change our perception of dating, relationships, and the world?

Have you ever found yourself looking at absurd videos on YouTube at 4am when you should be studying for the final exam you have in a couple of hours?

I take the argument that free will does not exist to explain how easily we become manipulated by our desire for instant-gratification.

What drives someone like you and me to extremism? I explore the phenomenon of extremist groups and ideologies in the wake of the pandemic and what we can do to address alienation at the individual level.

Few people think of the way we consume information similarly to how we consume food. Should we begin to pay attention to what types of information we pay attention to?

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A lot of people dream of moving to an exotic country somewhere far away, however, few actually do it. I wanted to get a better understanding of why we see these places only as vacation destinations and how we can take the leap of faith.

Eddie Kingsnorth is a British Expat who has been living in Sao Paolo, Brazil since 2016. He works for NoTriangle, a 3D Architecture Company, while also managing the blog Linguist Lifestyle, where he encourages and offers advice to future expats looking to escape the 9-5 grind.

You can find more on his blog at https://linguistlifestyle.com/

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2021 brings a new year and a lot of new hope. However, it's important to be mindful of the outside events that control your habits and thought patterns; namely, social media.

It seems there's a greater thirst for meaning in society. Does a meaningful career equate to a meaningful life?

Who do you see when you look at the reflection on your phone's screen?

Why do we have trouble making choices? Today I will explore the phenomenon of paralysis by analysis, and why decisions can be overwhelming.